Saturday, February 21, 2015

Drawing Challenge - VEIN




Veronica has kindly hosted our drawing challenge this week
and has provided us the theme 'VEIN'.

As I have studied more botany then anatomy, 
I associated veins with leaves. 

"Veins provide support for the leaf 
and transport water, minerals and food energy 
through the leaf and on to the rest of the plant."



I created a miniature book 
with pages covered with paint and ink
and leaves covered with veins.









I hope to find the perfect quote
to write a few words
on each of the pages. 



To see more interpretations of 'VEIN' be sure to visit Veronica.
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21 comments:

  1. AlisonFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    This little book is so lovely and I would love to have a go with something similar. It looks achievable. What paper have you used? The rough edges just finish it off beautifully.

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    1. Kim Henkel CreationsFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks Alison - I am glad you like it, I enjoyed making it. The paper is pages from an old book that I painted over with white acrylic paint. Once they are dry I added a bit of ink that I rubbed in. The pages are folded and torn once they are dry.

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  2. renildeFebruary 21, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    the rough edges, the stitching, it looks so tactile, a beauty already Kim

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  3. Carol RigbyFebruary 21, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    I love your interpretation of 'Vein' and such another lovely tactile book, Kim.

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  4. Veronica RothFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    That's lovely Kim. A stunningly beautiful and precious little book for some keepable quotes. It's been ages since I made myself a little book and now you've inspired me. Now all I have to do is find some tome. :D

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  5. CERULEANFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    That's a poetic little book. - eric

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  6. Tammie LeeFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    such a lovely book!

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  7. Ellie KnolFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    That book is so beautiful, the leaves are just perfect. What type of paper have you used?

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    1. Kim Henkel CreationsFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks Ellie! The paper is pages from an old book that I painted over with white acrylic paint. Once they are dry I added a bit of ink that I rubbed in. The pages are folded and torn once they are dry.

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    2. Ellie KnolJune 23, 2015 at 1:49 PM

      only saw this now, thanks!

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  8. UltreyaFebruary 21, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Gorgeous! :-)

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  9. Lorraine February 21, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    What a beautiful little book! I love the theme.

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  10. robin cox walshFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Sigh....your books are always so lovely. ♥♥♥

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  11. Patrice A.February 22, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    i love it all
    the painting and drawings
    the paper
    the sticthes
    my favorite color green
    just all

    thanXX!

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  12. Sharmon DavidsonFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I love your miniature book, the leaf veins so analogous to our own....

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  13. Bridgette Guerzon MillsFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful! What kind of paper is that? It looks almost cloth like

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  14. Bridgette Guerzon MillsFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Never mind, just saw your answer in the comments above. Lovely!

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  15. nadine paduartFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    your little books are the best, you are a clever little devil, you have tiny books sitting at your finger tips! and what a wonderful little gem this is. i think it screams for whitman. ... ;)) n♥

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  16. Charlton StitcherMarch 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    This little book is a delight - all that texture and the fine, gentle colours of spring ... definitely a book filled with optimism and growth!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2023 at 7:13 PM

    Just happened upon you and your absolutely Darling little book. I absolutely ADORE everything about it. What a joy to behold. You clearly have an eye for beauty in simplicity.

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  18. PaulineJuly 7, 2023 at 5:55 AM

    Love this entirely, thanks so much for sharing and explaining how you got to that luscious looking paper

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